Fragrance comparison

Alma Nera vs Lavender Spa

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 23 ratings analysed

Alma Nera

Ars Mirabile

4.006 votes

Rank #61,492 WoodyRum

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Lavender Spa

Yardley

4.0017 votes

Rank #49,101 LavenderWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.

Alma Nera
Choose it for a woody and rum character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Lavender Spa
Choose it for a lavender and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Alma Nera1/3

Lavender Spa1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Alma Nera
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lavender Spa

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Alma NeraArs Mirabile

Lavender SpaYardley

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 11%Had 17%Want 72%

4.00/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 29%Had 20%Want 51%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

24%Love

65%Like

0%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity36

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAlma Nera

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

rum92%

vanilla84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

lavender100%

woody91%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy74%

citrus65%

sweet56%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

RumBergamotOrange

Heart

ClovesRoseJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

VanillaMuskAmberPrecious Woods

Top15-30 mins

LavenderPearBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

Orange BlossomLilyJasmineRose

Base3-5 hrs

Precious WoodsSandalwoodTonka BeanAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rose, Jasmine and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Lavender Spa, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring83

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,492

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,101

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLavender SpaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alma Nera by Ars Mirabile opens with a sharp splash of dark rum and cold bergamot. The boozy sting settles quickly as spicy clove and bitter orange blossom warm up in the heart. It wears thick on skin, pulling towards a heavy amber and sweet vanilla base. Precious woods stay quiet beneath the spice, giving the dry-do…

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Yardley Lavender Spa smells like a soothing weekend bath in an airy cottage. The first spray delivers a brisk splash of clean English lavender mixed with juicy pear, tart bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus tones soften into a gentle floral heart of orange blossom, tender lily…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Alma Nera or Lavender Spa?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. Alma Nera is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes; Lavender Spa is rated 4.00/5 from 17 votes. Choose Alma Nera for a woody and rum character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Lavender Spa for a lavender and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alma Nera or Lavender Spa?

Alma Nera lasts longest (Alma Nera 80/100, Lavender Spa 36/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alma Nera or Lavender Spa?

Projection is very close: Alma Nera 50/100, Lavender Spa 50/100 for sillage.

Do Alma Nera and Lavender Spa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose, Jasmine and Orange Blossom.

Is Alma Nera or Lavender Spa better for summer or winter?

Alma Nera suits day or night wear; Lavender Spa suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alma Nera and Lavender Spa?

Alma Nera has top notes of Rum, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Cloves, Rose, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Amber and Precious Woods. Lavender Spa has top notes of Lavender, Pear, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lily, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Precious Woods, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Amber.